Welcome to Nomad!

Music of the World has long been known as one of the finest producers of high-quality world music, and we'll continue to bring you the best in traditional music from around the globe. These days, we're also excited about the arrival of Nomad, our newest label featuring releases of world jazz and modern world music. Here's a look at the some of the releases which are available:

ONE IN THE POCKET
Badal Roy
There can only be one Badal Roy. His funky tabla grooves have been fused into jazz and modern world music since the 70s. Now, after years of playing alongside jazz greats including Miles Davis and Ornette Coleman, this album is his own. One in the Pocket presents an eclectic mix of original tunes with strong jazz and world music influences. With Amit Chatterjee (electric guitar), Glen Velez (frame drums), Steve Gorn (bamboo flute, soprano sax), Duofel (acoustic guitars), Mike Richmond (bass), Jim Bowie (banjo) and Bob Haddad (percussion). (NMD 50315).

RAMANA
Glen Velez
Glen Velez is widely regarded as a virtuoso percussionist and a recognized authority on tambourine history. Although his performances and recording credits with other well-known artists are varied and many, these instances of his work are quite different from his own compositions and musical explorations using various types of frame drums.

In addition to Glen's frame drums, mbira, steel drum and assorted percussion, this recording also features the vital hand drumming accompaniment of Layne Redmond, the exciting harmonica of Howard Levy on the title cut "Ramana," and Jan Hagiwara (frame drum). (NMD 50307)

"A virtuoso performer."
New York Times

"...a multi-fingered rain forest of percussion."
The Washington Post

RIFF-OLA
The Swedish Sax Septet
Riff-Ola is a striking and sublime recording of jazz horns steeped in Nordic folk music. Unusual rhythms and intriguing melodies make this outstanding recording shine like polished brass. (NMD 50311)

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